Mail junkie-郵件處理




Bo is very good at sorting our mail. He pays all bills and files them the day they arrive, shreds anything that has our name on it, and recycles all the junk mail. This leaves me worry free about our finances. In return, I cook all our meals, you might think he is getting a better deal but it's really nice knowing that all our finances are always in order. Also, At tax time everything is ready for our accountant.
我們家一切都是分工合作的,我管廚房與肚皮,Bo管帳單與房子。每天好像看到我忙進忙出的,Bo郤出門騎車去玩,有時候覺得很不公平。實際上,Bo每週要分類我們的信件,繳所有的費用,並且把帳單分門別類的歸檔,這看起來簡單的小事,可是有關全家的經濟收支,尤其到了報稅的時候,Bo把所有的資料都準備好了,一點都不用我擔心。

Spinach pasta- 波菜麵










Since I had my kitchenAid out, I decided to make some spinach pasta. I blend spinach in my VitaMix than add flour for my pasta dough. I will make those a easy dinner for next week.
今天趁著有空,做一些麵條冰起來下週吃。我用果汁機絞波菜原汁,再加入有機麵粉形成麵團,放進壓麵器,形成一大片的麵皮,再用壓麵刀壓成新鮮的麵條。這樣一來,想吃麵時,就有好吃的波菜麵了!

Chinese steam bun- 五榖雜糧饅頭










Yes, I never stop trying out new things. Today I find a recipes for Chinese five gient steam bun, I think that could be nice breakfast. It turn out very nice!
唉呀!我這個好動兒又有什麼新的花樣?自從上週買了些饅頭後,我一直想自己做一些當早餐。這一來早餐又營養又省事。這五榖雜糧饅頭只要市價的1/4,又沒有添加物,真好!

Natural's candy- 天然糖果







I got some pomegranates from Bo's sister house during our last visit. They were very tasty so I want to get more. When Opa hear about how much we love pomegranate, he took us to his neighbor's house for the best pomegranate in town. They are hugh and very sweet!
上個月我們從Ojai的妹妹家帶回許多的石榴,它們充滿對心臟及防止癌症有很大的利益。爺爺聽說我們喜歡石榴,就帶我們到鄰居家採石榴。看看這些石榴,它們又大又甜,真是好吃呀!

Eat and eat more- 吃吃吃















Today is the day all about family and....food! We started prepare all the food 8am and have lunch at 1pm. All the food are great and I am so happy that I don't need to do all the dish!
今天整天都與食物有關,一早就開始準備一年一次的感恩節午餐。Bo 和我的盤上都裝滿了好吃的素菜,最後還有好多甜點,從一點吃到六點,幸好一年只有一次!


Hiding spot- 藏身之地




This is our hiding spot in Ojai. We drove down here for tomorrow's big event-thanksgiving. I love Ojai and it felt like taking a special retreat when I visit.
每次南下探親時,這就是我們的房間。今天下班後我們就南下準備好參加明天的感恩節家庭聚會。我很喜歡Ojai,每次來都感覺是在渡假。

Steam bun- 鮮包子




Bo's grandpa like Chinese steam bun. We could not find any fresh one close to Ojai last time when we visited. I order those from local bakery today, we will bring them to him tomorrow.

上次去探望Bo的爺爺時,他想要吃豆沙包,我在Ojai附近找不到新鮮的包子。今天我特別到包子店買了一打的豆沙包,還聼說它們的雜糧包很有名,通通買來去孝敬爺爺。

Not a fog- 不是青蛙







We found 3 giago during our hike yesterday. They are very cute! We play with them for a little then return them to the nature.
昨天爬山的時候,發現了三支蟬蜍。它們都很可愛,動作很慢。我們跟它們玩一下,就放它們回歸自然了。

Went hiking-到處走走


















Bo and I decided to do something different today. We went for a short hike. It is very amazine how beautiful natural is and we are so lucky to live so close to it. After the hike we stop by a winey. Their garden is beautiful and has a big presimmn tree. Bo got me a early christman gift!
今天我們決定做一些不一樣的,我們去爬山!事實上我們只要開車20分鐘,就有許多步道可以走走。看看這些樹有多高大呀!Bo都快看不見了!回家的路上經過一個酒莊,他們的花園很美麗,還有一棵栖子樹,Bo提早送了我一個聖誕禮物。

Winter ride- 冬天騎車













Bo went out with his friend for his winter trsining ride. You can see all the boys are not too happy about the cold weather. Where is Bo? Yap....
冬天早晨的氣溫真的很低,Bo與他的朋友一起去騎車,你可以從大家的臉上看出,大家努力抵抗寒冷。Bo呢?在....

7th day on trainer- 一週了!




I can't believe it's been a week since I start riding on the trainer! It's very hard mentally to make myself ready everyday. I am very proud of myself!
今天是我騎車的第七天,真為我自己感到驕傲!每天的心理戰我都一一客服了。要有健康的身體,真是須要很多意識力!

Flood at work- 一圈亂




Our office was flooded this morning! The fire spinker line broke at 3am and water was everywhere. We spend a good part of morning clean up the mass!
今天早上我走進公司時嚇了一跳,為什麼大家都在大掃除呢?才不是啦!早上三點起我們的消防系統壞了,所以地上都是水,好在我的位子積水不多,沒什麼破壞!

Healthy breakfast- 方便的早餐




This is my easy breakfast. I make our peanut butter and honey sandwish every night and keep them in the container. It us easy and healthier way to start a day!
這是我的健康早餐,每天晚上我會做花生醬蜂蜜三明冶,放在保鮮盒裹。營養的早餐是一天最重要的!

Home gym- 在家運動




My new gym is in my living room. Last week Bo rode on his trainer when he didn't have time to ride his bike. I ask him to fit my bike on the trainer and start my workout at home. It work out great because I can be watching TV while on the trainer. Tonight is my fifth day riding on the trainer!
這是我最近的運動。上週Bo因為沒時間出門騎車,所以把車子架在練習架上騎,我覺得這是一個不錯的方法,所以請他把我的粉紅車架起來。我很喜歡我的新運動,我可以一邊看電視,一邊做運動,今天是我連續五天騎喲!

Homemake pasta- 現做的麵













This is my first attend to make pasta. I think it turn out very well! It is fun and healthy way to enjoy a bowl of pasta!
今晚我第一次試做麵條,我覺得成果不錯!好玩又健康的義大利麵,新鮮又沒有防腐劑,我一定會常常做!

Learning from the master- 拜師學藝




My friend Shannon invited the " saseme pan cake queen" over her house to show us how to make saseme pan cake. Those tast better than store bought, and it's very easy to make! I hope I will not gain too much weight because I might make it everyday!
今天學姊請"大餅皇后"到家裹來教我們做芝麻大餅。她做出來的餅比店裹賣的更好吃!今天做了一個香菜百頁還有一個豆砂的大餅,我一個人就吃了四片,希望我不會變太胖,因為我太想天天做一個來吃吃!ps. 二嫂,我改天自己做一次再放simple delish 上:-)

Lunch with family- 吃午飯







Chiung and Chia-Wen pick me up for a quick lunch. We went to my favorvite vegan place. I love it!
今天中午哥和佳雯找我一起去吃飯,我選了我最喜歡的素菜店,點了我朝思暮想的麵,大飽口服!

Yummy yogurt- 多益的甜點




I love yogurt! Not only it has tons of "good" bacteria, but also protein, calcium, vitamin B-2, B-12, potassium, and magnesium. I like to have plain yogurt with honey, it's so good!
我喜歡吃優格,不只因為它有許多的營養素,還對身體有許多幫助,可以預防高血壓,強健骨骼,幫助消化。我喜歡加一點蜂蜜當甜點吃。

Hugh dinner- 墨西哥捲







I cooked some pinto bean and rice for our Maxican dinner. We make our burito and it's heathly and easy dinner.
今晚吃墨西哥菜,我煮了一鍋豆子,再加上生菜,飯,香菜,蕃茄與起司,捲起來,好吃又簡單。

Lemon tea-檸檬茶




I love drinking lemon tea with honey. Beside making fresh squce lemon, I found this organic lemon juice from Costco. This make my life a lot easier!
冬天到了我最愛喝熱茶,尤其是蜂蜜檸檬茶,除了現榨的檸檬外,我在店裹買到這百分之百有機檸檬原汁,這下省了一點事。

My town- 我的城市




I really like living in the bay area. Every where I go, there are lots of trees and nice view.
舊金山是個美麗的城市,到處可以看到美麗的樹木與山坡,處處可以看到好景色。

How I eat persimmon?- 柿子吃法




Everyone know I love persimmon. This is how I eat them. I peel tons of them and keep them in ice cold in the fridge. I try not to eat all of them in one serving.
大家都知道我愛吃柿子,我怎麼享受它們呢?我會清洗一大堆柿子,去蒂撥皮後,冰冰涼涼的吃,常常不自覺就吃了一大盤!

Saseme pan cake- 芝麻大餅




My friend Shannon make me this Chinese pan cake. It is so tasty, now I need to go home and make one.
今天去學姊家幫忙他們組裝書櫃,學姊現做了這個芝麻大餅,裹面包了香菜和豆乾,真是非常好吃,連Bo都喜歡,我得趕快學來自己做看看!

Chocolate block- 巧克力塼




I want to store and found some good stuff! Those are blocks of yammy chocolate. I got 2 of them and can't wait to try them!
這一塊塊的是什麼呀?這是好吃的純巧克力!我買了兩塊準備讓Bo好好打牙祭。怎麼吃呢?Bo喜歡敲成小塊含在口裹慢慢融化!

Tons of love- 愛的禮物




After my friends know how much I love persimmon, I received some home grow persimmon! Thank you for taking care me!
自從朋友們知道我喜歡柿子後,大家都努力找柿子樹。今天學姊送我她朋友家種柿子,我真是幸福呀!

Fall color- 秋天的色彩




I love fall color! All the leaves starting to turn red, than yellow.
我最喜歡秋天的顏色,路樹的葉子漸漸的轉紅,然後變黃,再過幾個星期,開始下雨後,就會有滿地的落葉。

Red bean soup- 紅豆湯




It must be the weather! I have been craving for hot soupy food! Tonight I make a big pot of red bean soup. Thanks for the prussure cooker, it's done in an hour! Yammy!
氣溫一下降,我就想吃湯湯水水的東西。今天看了綠豆有排毒的作用,就一直想喝綠豆湯,可惜家裹沒有綠豆,就拿紅豆來充數吧!加上意仁,聽說有排水的作用,不管有沒有什麼作用,解口欲再說!

Giant Burrito- 超大的晚飯







Tonight we went to Whole Foods for a quick dinner. We have tofu burrito. Look at the size of this puppy!
今晚我們幫忙朋友搬家,忙完之後,我們去買墨西哥捲吃,裹面有豆腐,豆子,玉米,蕃茄,生菜和飯。看看這傢伙,夠大吧!

Good dinner- 豐盛的晚餐







I love to make a big pot of soup when the tempeture gets cool. We have a big meal tonight. After vage burger and white bean soup, we had apple cripes and ice cream fir dessert!
每當天氣轉涼時,我最喜歡煮一大鍋子的蔬菜湯,今晚吃素漢堡配上豆子蔬菜湯,甜點有烤apple派和香草冰淇淋,很豐富吧!

Breakfast at stacks- 美味早餐




Bo and I went to stacks for breakfast. I order this fruit creape and it is good!!
今早與哥哥會合一起去吃早餐,我點了這個水果可利餅,很健康又可口。